The Adolescent's Use of Technology to Cope with the Challenges of Autism

This 2012 eBook surveys technology discussed in relation to autistic adolescents, including AAC, communication apps, video modeling and literacy tools. It includes two case narratives and general considerations for selecting and introducing devices.

Original edition credits: SBSA Clinical Team and Michele LaMarche. Copyright 2012 Special Learning Inc.

Material context: This 2012 edition includes PDAs, older software examples and an app described as forthcoming. The examples reflect the edition rather than a current directory of available technology.

This seventh edition covers computers and internet safety, AAC device features, app selection, virtual environments, PDAs, tablets and Bluetooth prompting.

A literacy section presents the TECH selection framework and a table of technology categories, including word prediction, speech recognition, text-to-speech, graphic organizers and audio or video tools.

The case chapter discusses Jillian’s computer-based artwork and Carly’s typed communication; the final chapter considers physical access, understanding instructions, the environment and comfort using a device in public.

What is inside this resource?

• AAC feature recommendations and app-selection considerations
• Internet privacy and social-network safety tips
• TECH literacy framework and technology comparison table
• Jillian and Carly technology case narratives
• Device introduction: physical access, comprehension, environment and comfort

Material details: 12-page PDF, including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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